Ask the Expertshttp://www.fitpregnancy.com/ask-experts/baby/freebies-sweepstakes/jpma-prize-package-giveaway
enPrenatal Vitimans and Insomniahttp://www.fitpregnancy.com/ask-experts/planning/prenatal-vitimans-insomnia
<div class="field field-name-field-answer field-type-text-long field-label-hidden view-mode-teaser"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Nope, says Mary Jane Minkin, M.D., an OB-GYN in New Haven, Conn. Despite rumors you may have read on mom-to-be message boards, it's highly unlikely that your prenatals are costing you those precious zzz's. Most formulations include some B vitamins, which contribute to overall energy, but they shouldn't affect your sleep. Still, Minkin recommends her patients try taking their vitamins at different hours of the day to see how they feel. "Experimenting allows you to understand how your body responds, so you can avoid discomfort," she says.</p>
</div></div></div>Fri, 21 Nov 2014 18:30:19 +0000nicole11071 at http://www.fitpregnancy.comStoring Breastmilkhttp://www.fitpregnancy.com/ask-experts/baby/storing-breastmilk
<div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-image field-label-hidden view-mode-teaser"><div class="field-items"><figure class="clearfix field-item even"><a href="/ask-experts/baby/storing-breastmilk"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-174x174" src="http://www.fitpregnancy.com/sites/fitpregnancy.com/files/styles/174x174/public/Storing-Breastmilk.jpg?itok=DHqZXfIF" width="174" height="174" alt="Storing-Breastmilk" title="Storing-Breastmilk" /></a></figure></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-answer field-type-text-long field-label-hidden view-mode-teaser"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>It's hard to believe that milk can stay out of the refrigerator and not go bad, but when it comes to breast milk, it's true. That's because mother's milk is an antibiotic of sorts, capable of killing many bacteria and viruses. That said, even though some experts say breast milk can be kept at normal room temperature for up to eight hours without the danger of bacterial growth, I'm not comfortable with leaving it unrefrigerated for more than four to six hours.</p></div></div></div>Thu, 07 Nov 2013 22:19:32 +0000admin1195 at http://www.fitpregnancy.comWorking out While Pregnanthttp://www.fitpregnancy.com/ask-experts/1st-trimester/working-out-while-pregnant
<div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-image field-label-hidden view-mode-teaser"><div class="field-items"><figure class="clearfix field-item even"><a href="/ask-experts/1st-trimester/working-out-while-pregnant"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-174x174" src="http://www.fitpregnancy.com/sites/fitpregnancy.com/files/styles/174x174/public/Working-out-While-Pregnant.jpg?itok=GsWKn4QA" width="174" height="174" alt="Working-out-While-Pregnant" title="Working-out-While-Pregnant" /></a></figure></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-answer field-type-text-long field-label-hidden view-mode-teaser"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> </p>
<p>I think it is great that you work out so often and are obviously committed to staying healthy and fit. Exercising during pregnancy can help relieve stress, fight gestational diabetes and may help you have an easier pregnancy and delivery. You can continue to work out as often as you do, but, if necessary, you should reduce the intensity level to the point that you’re able to carry on a conversation comfortably during your workout.</p></div></div></div>Thu, 07 Nov 2013 18:53:18 +0000admin1140 at http://www.fitpregnancy.com40 Weeks and Countinghttp://www.fitpregnancy.com/ask-experts/3rd-trimester/40-weeks-counting
<div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-image field-label-hidden view-mode-teaser"><div class="field-items"><figure class="clearfix field-item even"><a href="/ask-experts/3rd-trimester/40-weeks-counting"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-174x174" src="http://www.fitpregnancy.com/sites/fitpregnancy.com/files/styles/174x174/public/40-Weeks-and-Counting_1.jpg?itok=TflpfUhK" width="174" height="174" alt="40-Weeks-and-Counting" title="40-Weeks-and-Counting" /></a></figure></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-answer field-type-text-long field-label-hidden view-mode-teaser"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>When labor begins on its own, pregnancies are considered full-term anywhere between 37 and 42 weeks. Between 41 and 42 weeks, your pregnancy will be considered post-term, and you may be a candidate for induction because studies show an increased risk of complications then. “Around 42 weeks is when the risk of problems increases,” says certified nurse-midwife Mayri Sagady Leslie, C.N.M., M.S.N., a clinical faculty member at Yale School of Nursing in New Haven, Conn.</p></div></div></div>Thu, 07 Nov 2013 18:20:07 +0000admin1125 at http://www.fitpregnancy.comNew mom fitness resolutions http://www.fitpregnancy.com/ask-experts/baby/new-mom-fitness-resolutions
<div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-image field-label-hidden view-mode-teaser"><div class="field-items"><figure class="clearfix field-item even"><a href="/ask-experts/baby/new-mom-fitness-resolutions"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-174x174" src="http://www.fitpregnancy.com/sites/fitpregnancy.com/files/styles/174x174/public/New-mom-fitness-resolutions_0.jpg?itok=-gyNQihq" width="174" height="174" alt="New-mom-fitness-resolutions" title="New-mom-fitness-resolutions" /></a></figure></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-answer field-type-text-long field-label-hidden view-mode-teaser"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Congratulations on losing your pregnancy weight! This shows you have what it takes to do whatever is needed to succeed. For starters, don’t set goals for yourself that are too tough to reach. Be sure you have a fitness plan that you can actually follow, and build in small goals that are easy to achieve.<br /><br />Also, it’s always helpful to have a workout buddy or a trainer who will help keep you accountable. If you do miss a workout or fall off your meal plan, don’t let a setback stand in your way. Instead, stay positive and get right back on track the following day.<br /></p></div></div></div>Thu, 07 Nov 2013 17:41:39 +0000admin1121 at http://www.fitpregnancy.comWhen should my baby be off the bottle?http://www.fitpregnancy.com/ask-experts/baby/when-should-my-baby-be-bottle
<div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-image field-label-hidden view-mode-teaser"><div class="field-items"><figure class="clearfix field-item even"><a href="/ask-experts/baby/when-should-my-baby-be-bottle"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-174x174" src="http://www.fitpregnancy.com/sites/fitpregnancy.com/files/styles/174x174/public/When-should-my-baby-be-off-the-bottle.jpg?itok=hUSZWHrK" width="174" height="174" alt="When-should-my-baby-be-off-the-bottle" title="When-should-my-baby-be-off-the-bottle" /></a></figure></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-answer field-type-text-long field-label-hidden view-mode-teaser"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>I believe each family should choose the best time for themselves and their baby. That said, bottles do begin to cause “bucking” of the permanent teeth at age 3 years or so, and using a bottle beyond age 1 can lead to cavities in some babies.</p>
<p>Whenever you do it, consider transitioning to a spill-proof sippy cup, as they’re far less messy than a traditional cup.</p>
</div></div></div>Tue, 08 Jan 2013 19:43:12 +0000admin1093 at http://www.fitpregnancy.comHide The Cheesehttp://www.fitpregnancy.com/ask-experts/1st-trimester/hide-cheese
<div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-image field-label-hidden view-mode-teaser"><div class="field-items"><figure class="clearfix field-item even"><a href="/ask-experts/1st-trimester/hide-cheese"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-174x174" src="http://www.fitpregnancy.com/sites/fitpregnancy.com/files/styles/174x174/public/Hide-the-cheese_1.jpg?itok=8WLCVppv" width="174" height="174" alt="Hide-the-cheese" title="Hide-the-cheese" /></a></figure></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-answer field-type-text-long field-label-hidden view-mode-teaser"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>As long as your feta is made from pasteurized milk, feel free to eat as many Greek salads as you like. The concern is a condition called listeriosis, a bacterial infection that’s typically contracted through eating certain foods, including unpasteurized milk and cheeses, says Kelly Jackson, M.P.H., an epidemiologist with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.</p></div></div></div>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:56:36 +0000admin1094 at http://www.fitpregnancy.comFertility Blendhttp://www.fitpregnancy.com/ask-experts/planning/fertility-blend
<div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-image field-label-hidden view-mode-teaser"><div class="field-items"><figure class="clearfix field-item even"><a href="/ask-experts/planning/fertility-blend"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-174x174" src="http://www.fitpregnancy.com/sites/fitpregnancy.com/files/styles/174x174/public/Fertility-Blend_0.jpg?itok=Owxo6BWA" width="174" height="174" alt="Fertility-Blend" title="Fertility-Blend" /></a></figure></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-answer field-type-text-long field-label-hidden view-mode-teaser"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Seems so. In a 2006 study of 93 women who had been trying to become pregnant for six to 36 months, 26 percent conceived after taking Fertility Blend for Women for three months compared to 10 percent of the control group.</p>
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</div></div></div>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:58:06 +0000admin1099 at http://www.fitpregnancy.comHow can I get some privacy? http://www.fitpregnancy.com/ask-experts/baby/how-can-i-get-some-privacy
<div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-image field-label-hidden view-mode-teaser"><div class="field-items"><figure class="clearfix field-item even"><a href="/ask-experts/baby/how-can-i-get-some-privacy"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-174x174" src="http://www.fitpregnancy.com/sites/fitpregnancy.com/files/styles/174x174/public/How-can-I-get-some-privacy_0.jpg?itok=BJiUXEoC" width="174" height="174" alt="How-can-I-get-some-privacy" title="How-can-I-get-some-privacy" /></a></figure></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-answer field-type-text-long field-label-hidden view-mode-teaser"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>You have a free pass to be a terrible hostess for the first few months after your baby is born. Have your husband firmly explain to his parents that you are exhausted from staying up all night; they’re welcome to visit from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., or whenever your patience is at its peak, but after that, you’re going to crash. At 5:01, yawn, mumble something about leaky breasts (that usually gets the men to skedaddle) and head off to your bedroom with the baby. If they insist on staying, your hubby can say, “Great! We haven’t had a chance to do a thing around the house.</p></div></div></div>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:51:33 +0000admin1095 at http://www.fitpregnancy.comFirming Creamhttp://www.fitpregnancy.com/ask-experts/2nd-trimester/firming-cream
<div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-image field-label-hidden view-mode-teaser"><div class="field-items"><figure class="clearfix field-item even"><a href="/ask-experts/2nd-trimester/firming-cream"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-174x174" src="http://www.fitpregnancy.com/sites/fitpregnancy.com/files/styles/174x174/public/Firming-Cream_0.jpg?itok=-xbteR1s" width="174" height="174" alt="Firming-Cream" title="Firming-Cream" /></a></figure></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-answer field-type-text-long field-label-hidden view-mode-teaser"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><br />“While most such creams don’t contain any ingredients that will hurt you or your baby, they won’t help much, either,” says Ava Shamban, M.D., a Santa Monica-based dermatologist. The caffeine found in most firming creams may create a temporary tightening effect, but you’re better off using a cream with emollients to soothe the itchiness caused by your rapidly expanding skin, says Shamban.</p>
</div></div></div>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:58:08 +0000admin1097 at http://www.fitpregnancy.comThe scoop on poophttp://www.fitpregnancy.com/ask-experts/scoop-poop
<div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-image field-label-hidden view-mode-teaser"><div class="field-items"><figure class="clearfix field-item even"><a href="/ask-experts/scoop-poop"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-174x174" src="http://www.fitpregnancy.com/sites/fitpregnancy.com/files/styles/174x174/public/The-scoop-on-poop.jpg?itok=wH-WpB7y" width="174" height="174" alt="The-scoop-on-poop" title="The-scoop-on-poop" /></a></figure></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-answer field-type-text-long field-label-hidden view-mode-teaser"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Yes, it is. As your daughter’s intestines mature and she is able to digest your milk more completely, the amount of waste she produces is decreasing—which means she now can go for days without having to poop. This pattern often begins at about 6 weeks of age and can continue while a baby is exclusively breastfed.</p>
<p>Now for the caveat: If your daughter seems to be very uncomfortable when passing bowel movements or if she is having hard stools, be sure to talk with your pediatrician. But if she is growing well, smiling, peeing and pooping without pain, everything should be just fine.</p></div></div></div>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:58:07 +0000admin1098 at http://www.fitpregnancy.comVaricose Veinshttp://www.fitpregnancy.com/ask-experts/2nd-trimester/varicose-veins
<div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-image field-label-hidden view-mode-teaser"><div class="field-items"><figure class="clearfix field-item even"><a href="/ask-experts/2nd-trimester/varicose-veins"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-174x174" src="http://www.fitpregnancy.com/sites/fitpregnancy.com/files/styles/174x174/public/Varicose-Veins.jpg?itok=8zBvEHYf" width="174" height="174" alt="Varicose-Veins" title="Varicose-Veins" /></a></figure></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-answer field-type-text-long field-label-hidden view-mode-teaser"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>During pregnancy, the weight of your developing baby can put pressure on the blood vessels in your pelvis. This causes blood to back up into the veins of the legs, enlarging them. Wearing support hose as well as getting regular exercise can help minimize the risk for developing varicose veins during pregnancy, says Macrene Alexiades, M.D., a dermatologist and assistant clinical professor at Yale University of Medicine. After delivery and once you finish breastfeeding, small spider veins can be treated by a dermatologist with a laser or injection procedure.</p></div></div></div>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:58:06 +0000admin1102 at http://www.fitpregnancy.comNeed Fluoride Dropshttp://www.fitpregnancy.com/ask-experts/baby/need-fluoride-drops
<div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-image field-label-hidden view-mode-teaser"><div class="field-items"><figure class="clearfix field-item even"><a href="/ask-experts/baby/need-fluoride-drops"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-174x174" src="http://www.fitpregnancy.com/sites/fitpregnancy.com/files/styles/174x174/public/Need-Fluoride-Drops_0.jpg?itok=MLrE46jS" width="174" height="174" alt="Need-Fluoride-Drops" title="Need-Fluoride-Drops" /></a></figure></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-answer field-type-text-long field-label-hidden view-mode-teaser"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Too much fluoride can permanently stain a child’s teeth, so before you supplement, determine how much your baby is getting from all sources (including your local water supply and infant formula), then talk with your pediatrician.<br /> </p>
</div></div></div>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:58:06 +0000admin1100 at http://www.fitpregnancy.com